2014 Brown Women's Water Polo News

August 18, 2014Women’s Water Polo Posts Fifth-Best GPA in Nation, Receives ACWPC HonorsPROVIDENCE, R.I. – For the second year in a row, the Brown women’s water polo team posted the fifth-best team grade point average in the nation, turning in a 3.41 to receive honors from the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC). In addition, 15 players were named ACWPC All-Academic for maintaining a GPA of 3.20 or higher.

August 5, 2014Dakan Leads Water Polo Club Team to Junior Olympics Gold, Earns MVP HonorsSTANFORD, Calif. – Brown women’s water polo incoming freshman goalie Marisol Dakan (Pasadena, Calif.) was dubbed the 2014 Junior Olympics Session 2 Most Valuable Player for the 18 Girls group after leading the Rose Bowl club team to first place in the Platinum division at Stanford University last week.

June 17, 2014Woods Named ACWPC All-AmericanPROVIDENCE, R.I. – For the third time in her career, Brown women’s water polo senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) was named an Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches Honorable Mention All-American, it was announced by the association office on Monday.

April 27, 2014Women’s Water Polo Tops Bucknell, 9-8, in CWPA Fifth Place GameLEWISBURG, Pa. -- One of nine seniors playing their final game for the Bears, Kate Woods (S., La Jolla, Calif./La Jolla) scored twice to earn Player of the Game honors and lead Brown University to a 9-8 victory over the homestanding Bison of Bucknell University in the Fifth Place game of the 2014 Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Championship at the Kinney Natatorium.

April 26, 2014Women’s Water Polo Trumps Connecticut College, 12-2, to Advance to CWPA Fifth Place GameLEWISBURG, Pa. - Liz Rosen (Jr., San Anselmo, Calif./St. Ignatius) posted five goals, including pairs in the first and second quarters, to claim Player of the Game honors as Brown University toppled Division III No. 9-ranked Connecticut College, 12-2, to reach the Fifth Place game of the 2014 Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Championship at Bucknell University's Kinney Natatorium.

April 25, 2014Women’s Water Polo Nipped by Michigan’s Overtime Rally, 11-9, in CWPA Championship Opening RoundLEWISBURG, Pa. – Brown junior Liz Rosen (San Anselmo, Calif.) tallied a hat trick but Michigan’s Ali Thomason (So., San Rafael, Calif./Marin Catholic) scored four times, including twice in overtime, and won five-of-six sprints to earn Player of the Game honors and account for the difference as No. 20 University of Michigan survived a scare against Brown University to record an 11-9 OT win in the opening round of the 2014 Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Championship at Bucknell University's Kinney Natatorium.

April 24, 2014Mercado Named CWPA Southern Division Coach of the Year, Woods and McNamara Earn All-DivisionBRIDGEPORT, Pa. – For the second time in three years, Brown women’s water polo Head Coach Felix Mercado has been named the Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division Coach of the Year, it was announced by the league office on Thursday. Joining their coach on the list of honorees, seniors Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) and Emily McNamara (Winters, Calif.) played their way onto the Southern Division First Team and Second Team, respectively.

April 23, 2014Women’s Water Polo Gears Up for CWPA Championship on FridayPROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown women’s water polo team seeks a bid to the NCAA Championship when the fifth-seeded Bears head to Bucknell this weekend for the 2014 Collegiate Water Polo Association Championship. Brown opens the tournament against fourth-seeded Michigan on Friday at 12 p.m.

April 17, 2014Woods Nabs CWPA Southern Division Player of the Week Hat TrickBRIDGEPORT, Pa. – For the third time this season, Brown women’s water polo senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) was tabbed the Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division Player of the Week, it was announced by the league office on Thursday. Woods was an integral part of the Bears’ run to the CWPA Southern Division title game this past weekend.

April 15, 2014Women’s Water Polo Grabs Fifth Seed in CWPA ChampionshipBRIDGEPORT, Pa. – In the wake of a runner-up finish at the Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division Championship, the Brown women’s water polo team received the fifth seed for the CWPA Championship set for Apr. 25-27 at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium. The Bears will open up against fourth-seeded Michigan on Friday, April 25 at 12 p.m.

April 13, 2014Women’s Water Polo Bested by No. 9 Princeton in CWPA Southern Division Title Game, 11-4CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For the third year in a row, the Brown women’s water polo team made a run at the Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division Championship and took second place, falling to top-seeded Princeton, this season by a score of 11-4 at Blodgett Pool on Sunday. The Bears, now 18-15 overall, will await their seed for the CWPA Eastern Championships.

April 12, 2014Women’s Water Polo Tops Mercyhurst, Bucknell to Advance to CWPA Southern Division FinalsCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The third-seeded Brown women’s water polo team defeated sixth-seeded Mercyhurst, 14-5, and second-seeded Bucknell, 12-9, at Blodgett Pool on Saturday to advance to tomorrow’s Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division Championship Game. For the third year in a row, the Bears will take on top-seeded No. 9 Princeton in the finals at 1 p.m.

April 11, 2014Women’s Water Polo Heads to CWPA Southern Division Championship on SaturdayPROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown women’s water polo team earned the third seed in this weekend’s Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Southern Division Championship hosted by Harvard University, and will kick off the tournament on Saturday against sixth-seeded Mercyhurst at 4 p.m. and second-seeded Bucknell at 8 p.m.

April 9, 2014Crowley Earns CWPA Rookie of the Week for Second TimeBRIDGEPORT, Pa. – For the second time this season, Brown women’s water polo freshman Shannon Crowley (Orange County, Calif.) was named Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division Rookie of the Week, it was announced by the league office on Wednesday. Crowley was also dubbed Co-Rookie and Defensive Player of the Week on Feb. 4.

April 9, 2014Seniors Lead Women’s Water Polo to 14-9 Victory Over Camels in Regular Season FinalePROVIDENCE, R.I. – Senior Brittany Westerman (Palo Alto, Calif.) fired in four goals and classmate Emily McNamara (Winters, Calif.) tossed in a hat trick to lift Brown women’s water polo to a 14-9 victory over Connecticut College in the Bears’ regular season finale at Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center on Wednesday. Brown enters postseason play with a 16-14 overall record and has secured the third seed in this weekend’s Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division Championships.

April 9, 2014Brown Women's Water Polo Senior CeremonyBrown Women's Water Polo honored their seniors prior to tonight's game against Connecticut College. Thank you to all our seniors for all you've done for Brown! #GoBruno

April 6, 2014Women’s Water Polo’s Rally Falls Short in 7-6 Loss at BucknellLEWISBURG, Pa. – A pair of last minute goals fueled a Bears rally that fell just short as the Brown women’s water polo team suffered a 7-6 setback to Bucknell in Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Southern Division action at Kinney Natatorium on Sunday. The Bears slip to 15-14 overall and complete CWPA South regular season play with a 3-2 mark.

April 5, 2014Women’s Water Polo Falls to No. 9 Princeton, Defeats Mercyhurst at BucknellLEWISBURG, Pa. – The Brown women’s water polo team split a pair of Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Southern Division contests at Kinney Natatorium on Saturday, falling to No. 9 Princeton, 11-6, and topping Mercyhurst, 14-6. The Bears move to 15-13 overall and 3-1 in the CWPA South heading into their final day of CWPA regular season action.

April 2, 2014Woods Dubbed CWPA Southern Division Player of the WeekBRIDGEPORT, Pa. – Brown women’s water polo senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) earned her second Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division Player of the Week award of the season and freshman Shannon Crowley (Seal Beach, Calif.) landed on the honor roll for their performance during Brown’s 12-game California trip, it was announced by the league on Tuesday.

April 1, 2014Women’s Water Polo Returns to College Hill to Battle Harvard on WednesdayPROVIDENCE, R.I. – Following a successful 12-game stint in California over spring break, the Brown women’s water polo team returns to the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center for the first time since Feb. 2 to take on Ivy League rival Harvard in a Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Southern Division showdown on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

March 29, 2014Women’s Water Polo Falls to No. 20 San Diego State, Rebounds against Fresno PacificSAN DIEGO, Calif. – A trio of Bears registered three goals each as the Brown women’s water polo team fell to No. 20 San Diego State, 10-5, before rebounding for a 13-5 win over Fresno Pacific at the Aztec Aquaplex on Saturday. The Bears move to 13-12 overall and finish their 12-game California swing with an 8-4 record.

March 27, 2014Women's Water Polo Bests Whittier in OT, 9-8WHITTIER, Calif. – Senior Emily McNamara (Winters, Calif.) notched one of her team-best three goals with 12 seconds left in the first overtime to lift the Brown women’s water polo team to a 9-8 victory over Whittier at Slades Aquatic Center on Thursday. In their second overtime decision in three games, the Bears improve to 12-11 overall and become winners of eight of their last 11 contests.

March 26, 2014Women’s Water Polo Falls to Cal Baptist in OT, Defeats Concordia in Tight ContestsRIVERSIDE, Calif. – Senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) rattled off eight goals over two games as the Brown women’s water polo team dropped a double overtime heartbreaker to Cal Baptist, 10-9, before topping Concordia University Irvine, 10-8, at the Lancer Aquatics Center on Wednesday. With the split, the Bears move to 11-11 on the season.

March 26, 2014Woods Completes Six-Goal Evening, Lifts Women’s Water Polo Over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, 12-9CLAREMONT, Calif. – Senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) bumped her one-day total to six goals with another hat trick and sophomore Olivia Santiago (Los Altos, Calif.) added three goals to lift the Brown women’s water polo team to a 12-9 victory over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Tuesday. The Bears, now winners of five of their seven games in California, improve to 10-10 on the season and the Athenas drop to 9-11.

March 25, 2014Rosen, Woods Net Hat Tricks to Lift Women’s Water Polo Over Pomona-Pitzer, 11-10CLAREMONT, Calif. – Junior Liz Rosen (San Anselmo, Calif.) tossed in the go-ahead goal with 4:48 to play to cap a three-goal night and senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) also recorded a hat trick as the Brown women’s water polo team edged Pomona-Pitzer, 11-10, at Haldeman Pool on Tuesday. Brown improves to 9-11 with the victory.

March 25, 2014Kolokotronis Dubbed CWPA Rookie of the WeekBRIDGEPORT, Pa. – Brown women’s water polo freshman Marisa Kolokotronis (Sacramento, Calif.) was named the Collegiate Water Polo Association Rookie of the Week for the second time this season and senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) landed on the Honor Roll, it was announced by the conference office on Tuesday.

March 23, 2014Women’s Water Polo Dropped at No. 6 UC Irvine, 17-7IRVINE, Calif. – Senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) scored twice to lead a crew of six Bears who found the back of the net but the Brown women’s water polo team dropped a 17-7 decision against No. 6 UC Irvine at the Anteater Aquatics Complex on Sunday. Brown now stands at 8-10 on the season, while the Anteaters improve to 16-6 overall.

March 22, 2014Women’s Water Polo Defeats Sonoma State, Falls to No. 9 Loyola MarymountLOS ANGELES, Calif. – Senior goalie Sarah Shin (Fullerton, Calif.) buckled down for 11 saves and three Bears scored twice as the Brown women’s water polo team ran its win streak to four games with a 10-7 win over Sonoma State, but No. 9 Loyola Marymount handed Brown a 14-6 loss in game two at the LMU ZUMO Invitational on Saturday. The Bears move to 8-9 overall with the split.

March 21, 2014Women’s Water Polo Sweeps Cal State B’Dino, Whittier at LMU Zumo InviteLOS ANGELES, Calif. – Junior Liz Rosen (San Anselmo, Calif.) scored five times and led a crew of six Bears with multiple goals as the Brown women’s water polo team topped Cal State San Bernardino, 11-5, and Whittier, 9-5, on the first day of the Loyola Marymount University ZUMO Invitational on Friday. The Bears extend their winning streak to three games and improve to 7-8 on the season.

March 12, 2014Crowley Lifts Women’s Water Polo Over Conn College, 15-12NEW LONDON, Conn. – Freshman Shannon Crowley (Seal Beach, Calif.) erupted for five goals to power the Brown women’s water polo team to a 15-12 victory over Connecticut College at the Jane Cadwell Lott Natatorium on Wednesday. Brown snaps a four-game losing streak and improves to 4-8 overall, while the Camels, the defending Division III Champions and top-ranked team in the latest CWPA DIII Poll, fall to 0-1.

March 9, 2014Women’s Water Polo Slips Against Wagner, Hartwick at Harvard InvitationalCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) tossed in eight goals over two games but the Brown women’s water polo team dropped a 13-4 decision to Wagner and a 14-10 setback to Hartwick at the Harvard Invitational on Sunday. The Bears fall to 4-8 on the season while the Seahawks improve to 10-8 and the Hawks climb to 10-7.

March 8, 2014Women’s Water Polo Downed by Iona, Santa Clara at Harvard InvitationalCAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Seniors Emily McNamara (Winters, Calif.) and Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) and sophomore Olivia Santiago (Los Altos, Cailf.) scored three goals apiece but the Brown women’s water polo fell to Iona, 8-5, and Santa Clara, 7-6, on the first day of the Harvard Invitational on Saturday.

March 4, 2014Woods, Kolokotronis Capture CWPA Player of the Week AwardsBRIDGEPORT, Pa. – Brown women’s water polo senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) was named Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division Co-Player of the Week and freshman Marisa Kolokotronis (Sacramento, Calif.) received Rookie of the Week honors, it was announced by the league office on Tuesday.

February 22, 2014Women’s Water Polo Falls to Hartwick, Tops MaristONEONTA, N.Y. – Senior Emily McNamara (Winters, Calif.) scored a combined eight goals to help the Brown women’s water polo team to a 13-9 win over Marist after falling to host-squad Hartwick, 17-10, in the day’s opener. The Bears move to 3-4 overall with the split at Moyer Pool on Saturday.

February 4, 2014Crowley Named CWPA Rookie and Defensive Player of the WeekBRIDGEPORT, Pa. – Brown women’s water polo freshman Shannon Crowley (Orange County, Calif.) kicked off her college career with a pair of honors from the Collegiate Water Polo Association, taking home Co-Rookie of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week for her performance over five games at last weekend’s Brown Invitational.

February 2, 2014Women’s Water Polo Splits on Day Two of Brown InvitationalPROVIDENCE, R.I. – Senior Kate Woods (La Jolla, Calif.) and freshman Shannon Crowley (Orange County, Calif.) scored a combined 10 goals in two games to help the Brown women’s water polo team defeated Wagner, 12-9, after falling to Marist, 14-13, to wrap up the Brown Invitational at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center on Sunday.

January 30, 2014Women’s Water Polo Dives into 2014 Season at Brown InvitationalPROVIDENCE, R.I. – The journey toward a third straight appearance in the Collegiate Water Polo Association Southern Division championship game begins on Saturday when the Brown women’s water polo team dives into five games over two days at the Brown Invitational. Seven teams will descend on the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center this weekend, pitting the Bears against at least three nationally ranked opponents based on the Week 1/January 22 Poll.

December 5, 2013Women’s Water Polo: Meet the FreshmenPROVIDENCE, R.I. – A trio of freshmen dot the Brown women’s water polo roster for the 2014 season, including Shannon Crowley (Orange County, Calif.), Marisa Kolokotronis (Sacramento, Calif.) and Hannah Koper (Santa Barbara, Calif.). The three rookies took the time to talk to Brownbears.com and help fans get to know the newest members of the women’s water polo team. The topics ranged from why they chose Brown, their favorite sports memories and the experience of moving from California to Providence.

June 6, 2013Five Brown Water Polo Players to Compete at 19th World Maccabiah GamesAfter excelling in the pool and in the classroom all year long, two current members of the Brown water polo team, two incoming freshmen and one former player have been selected to represent their respective countries at the 19th World Maccabiah Games from July 17-30 in Israel.

May 21, 2013Brown Women's Water Polo Announces Class of 2017Felix Mercado, the head coach of the Brown women’s water polo team, has announced the three members of the Class of 2017 who will be joining the Bears in the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center in the fall of 2013. The group includes two attackers and a center defender, and the student-athletes all hail from the state of California.